Sometimes eating or drinking too fast can cause indigestion, which can make a person burp because this can send extra air into the stomach. The same thing happens when you drink through a straw: extra air in = more burps out. Burping is almost never anything to worry about. "Carbonated beverages are most commonly associated with swallowing air and are the most common reason people burp," says Dr. Schneider. "Most of the time, that air actually stays trapped in the esophagus until it comes back up." If you have heartburn you may also experience burping. While burping is natural and expected, excessive burping—especially if accompanied by other symptoms—could signal an underlying health issue like acid reflux, gastritis, or IBS. The condition is caused by a malfunctioning cricopharyngeus muscle, which essentially acts as a gate between the esophagus and the throat. The muscle stays tightly closed but opens while swallowing Why do people burp? We burp to release gas that builds up in our stomachs during the digestion of food, when food is breaking down, or because we have swallowed air. Signs of no-burp syndrome. No-burp syndrome is easy to identify. Almost 100% of people who self-diagnose and make an appointment with Pitman do indeed have the syndrome. • Air Vomit: This technique is basically attempting to trigger a vomit by sticking a finger or two down the back of the throat. • Laying on your back slightly upside down (head lower than the feet): This causes the air to "rise" away from the throat and into the stomach and intestines. Eventually, you fart the air out. • Take Gas-X. Belching that happens because of swallowed air can be caused by: eating too fast. drinking too fast. drinking a lot of carbonated beverages. smoking. chewing gum. Belching is often accompanied by Summary. Burping can help relieve bloating. Ways of making oneself burp can include drinking fizzy drinks, moving around, chewing gum, and swallowing air. Burping is also known as belching. "You're eating too fast." jennylipets/Shutterstock. If you tend to rush through your meals—gulping down coffee in the morning, grabbing a quick bite on your lunch break, wolfing down dinner in Ulcers. 2 /14. Sometimes, burping can be a sign of stomach ulcers. These open sores in the lining of your stomach are quite common. An infection can cause them. So can taking too many NSAIDs akcUUY.